Tom Martinez
First Vice President
Lic. 00933044
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Professional Experience
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Loyalty and relationships are the cornerstones of Tom Martinez's distinguished career in commercial real estate. With 40 years of experience and an unwavering commitment to a single firm, Tom has spent his entire career at CBRE since 1986, a testament to the depth of his integrity and the strength of the partnerships he has built along the way.
Over the course of his tenure, Tom has developed expertise across virtually every facet of commercial real estate. His experience spans agency and occupier leasing of industrial, office, and corporate headquarters properties, both domestically and internationally. For more than a decade, he focused on the complex and highly specialized work of developing manufacturing facilities for Fortune 500 companies throughout South America and Mexico, bringing large-scale, cross-border projects to successful completion.
Since 2000, Tom has channeled that global experience into representing Fortune 500 occupiers as a trusted advisor. Alongside his work with major corporations, he has cultivated lasting relationships with San Diego-based companies of all sizes, crafting real estate strategies that align with each client's corporate objectives and long-term business vision.
Through these deep-rooted relationships, Tom has built a comprehensive command of corporate representation, spanning portfolio optimization, labor analytics, supply chain strategy, and the broader operational priorities of his clients. This holistic understanding of business enables him to deliver real estate solutions that go beyond transactions, supporting more effective and productive organizations while driving margin improvement and long-term shareholder value.
Team Overview
Comprehensive office, R&D, and industrial real estate advisory for occupiers, landlords and investors in San Diego.
Tom Martinez, Evan Knudson, Cole Martinez, and Olivia Kozlowski specialize in office, R&D and industrial real estate across San Diego, representing occupiers, landlords, and investors on transactions of all sizes and complexity. With over six decades of combined experience, the team is fueled by creativity and a commitment to a deeper understanding of the markets, brings vast financial analysis capabilities and deep market expertise, and long-standing client relationships, to every assignment.
Their backgrounds span institutional ownership, construction, and workplace strategy, offering a full deal-cycle perspective that goes beyond the transaction. The team has advised Fortune 500 corporations, regional businesses, and growing companies across a range of industries including manufacturing, defense, financial services, legal, and technology. This breadth of client experience allows the team to bring relevant, real-world context to every assignment regardless of industry or transaction type.
Clients benefit from a team that understands real estate as a business decision with lasting operational and financial implications, and that is committed to delivering favorable outcomes in every transaction. Whether navigating a lease decision, maximizing asset performance, or evaluating a long-term real estate strategy, Tom, Evan, Cole, and Olivia have the experience, relationships, and market knowledge to deliver consistent, high-touch service.
